‘Bus Taskforce for Scotland’ call from SPT to aid recovery
A Bus Taskforce for Scotland should be established to allow collaborative working towards the industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.…
First Ilesbus I-City low-floor minibus arrives in UK
Ilesbus UK has received the first right-hand drive example of the I-City low-floor minibus. It is built on the 5,500kg…
Coach Operators Fund in Scotland to open in early February
Sector-specific support for the coach industry in Scotland through the Coach Operators Fund will commence roll-out in early February. The…
DfT: ‘England bus service level average of 80% during lockdown’
The Department for Transport (DfT) has told bus operators in England that it expects an average of 80% of the…
First Bus reaches 1,000 Euro VI retrofit milestone
1,000 mid-life vehicles in the First Bus fleet have undergone retrofit work to meet Euro VI emissions standards, the group…
Scottish Government advances plans for U19 free bus travel
The Scottish Government has pushed ahead with its plans to provide free bus travel to all young people under the…
Bonded Coach Holidays future secured by ABTOT alliance
The future of the Bonded Coach Holidays scheme has been secured through the formation of a “strategic alliance” between the…
The Portbyhan Hotel: ‘Bring on 2021’
Making a pandemic a positive experience: The Portbyhan Manager Chris Bailey-Lewis reveals how COVID-19 can be turned to the industry's…
Scottish Ultra Low Emission Bus Scheme gets further £25m
The Scottish Government has made available a further £25m towards the purchase of zero-emission buses through a second round of…
Senior TC Richard Turfitt hits back at ‘anachronism’ jibe
The Traffic Commissioners (TCs) are not “an anachronism” but are instead “modern and responsive regulators,” Senior TC (STC) Richard Turfitt…
